This memorandum documents the release of the executive summary (Version 2.0) of the 2020 Census Lifecycle Cost Estimate (LCCE), which is intended to provide the public with a high-level overview of the 2019 version of the 2020 Census LCCE. The executive summary does not contain a detailed breakout of the costs, assumptions, etc. Detailed documentation of the 2020 Census LCCE is contained in the Basis of Estimation and its accompanying suite of artifacts, which is not published for the general public, but rather is intended for official government use, including by auditors and oversight bodies.

The 2020 Census Memorandum Series

The 2020 Census Memorandum Series documents significant decisions, actions, and accomplishments of the 2020 Census Program for the purpose of informing stakeholders, coordinating interdivisional efforts, and documenting important historical changes.

A memorandum generally will be added to this series for any decision or documentation that meets the following criteria:

A major program level decision that will affect the overall design or have significant effect on 2020 Census operations or systems.

A major policy decision or change that will affect the overall design or significantly impact 2020 Census operations or systems.

A report that documents the research and testing for 2020 Census operations or systems.

Visit 2020census.gov to access the Memorandum Series, the 2020 Census Operational Plan, and other information about preparations for the 2020 Census.

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